Mr Bowie, Scottish Conservative MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, is hoping his intervention will cut through red tape and help get Susan a visa.

He said: “I have been working with the Home Office and the Websters about reconsideration of Susan’s settlement visa.

“Civil servants have to apply the same tests for applications, which are often quite complex. They are understandably frustrated. I have found the Home Office to be very helpful in similar cases across my constituency.”

A Home Office spokesperson said: “All applications are considered on their individual merits, on the basis of the evidence provided and in line with the immigration rules.”